Ulipristal and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 2)

• rel...
• June 14, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Ella worked for me! I was in Greece and we didn’t have condoms (stupid drunk mistake). He pulled out, but I went and got EllaOne about 1-2 hours after sex. I felt nauseous and tired the rest of the day. Then the side effects started coming - for the next three weeks I experienced a mix of: extreme bloating, dry mouth, hot flushes, insomnia, fatigue, had no appetite, discharge was going crazy, my uterus felt tight/heavy, headaches, I bled for three days (thought this was implantation), tingly breasts, congested, I even had a bloody nose at one point. On top of it all, the mood swings and the anxiety I had were so bad it was ridiculous. I already experienced some anxiety, but this put me through the roof. Finally, yesterday, June 13, I got my period. It started out really dark, but has turned into a normal (slightly heavier) flow. These reviews and taking tons of pregnancy tests helped me get through this! I was absolutely convinced I was pregnant, but Ella messes you up."

• Mad...
• February 24, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I had accidental unprotected sex (the condom broke) on what I realized was either the day of ovulation or extremely close. I took ella the next day. Side effects included extreme fatigue for the rest of the day after I took the dose, moderate cramping (similar to my period cramping) for the entire next day, inability to focus for those 2-3 days, and general mood swings. After about 4 days, side effects were gone, or at least minimized to the point I didn't notice them. I had read here that many people's periods came super late after taking this, so I was prepared for that, but in actuality, my period came a day or two early, approximately 12 days after taking the dose. I am on it now, and it is just as heavy, if not a little heavier, than my normal periods, so it feels like I'm back on track. Medication works differently for everyone, and the side effects were definitely more of an issue than I was led to believe by my doctor, but it worked for me, even with the timing being against me."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Had sex (my first time) roughly 2 days after ovulating. After contraception failed, I thought this would be the next best option. As a late teen, I didn't want to tell my mum, so I picked up the emergency ellaOne pill at a pharmacy. I am quite a skinny girl, so I was afraid that the side effects could possibly be worse for me. However, I had no side effects the first week after taking the pill. I then started to get very bad cramps and mood swings, which only convinced me more that I could be pregnant. I went through a full week of this, and it damaged my mental health severely. I got my period a week late, and I am now very relieved. EllaOne has worked for me, however, I hated the side effects it had on my health, physically and mentally."

• aaa...
• June 5, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "It's the first time taking EllaOne. We didn't have condoms, and we used the pull-out method, so I took Ella one the next morning (12 hours after). I was on my fertile days, a couple of days before ovulation. Girls, I understand the temptation and everything, but do not make the same mistake and use condoms or whatever to avoid stress. I had all the pregnancy symptoms after one week. I was tired all the time, sleeping a lot, my boobs were so tender and got a size bigger, I was getting sick in the mornings sometimes, I got cramps, vaginal discharges were not normal, mood swings, EVERYTHING. I was convinced I was pregnant, and I was freaking out. It was the longest three weeks of my life. The reviews here calmed me down a little bit. Today I got my period, one day early. So it worked for me, but the stress was unbearable. Don't worry, girls, if you are having pregnancy symptoms, I guess it's how the pill works."

• STa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Took the Ella pill for the very first time ever. First emergency pill I've ever taken, and I personally wouldn’t recommend it. It delayed my period for 11 days after my expected date. So you can imagine the anxiety and stress for those long 11 days. It gave me crazy mood swings, and I always felt fatigued. Some symptoms that I experienced almost made me think that I was pregnant, but it was just more of an imitation that the pill did. It does the job, but be patient with your period!"

• GKA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I used this site a lot when I was stressing about when my period was late. I took Ella one after a contraception failure within 8 hours of unprotected sex (was on day 16 of my cycle). My period was due on the 29th of August. I had my usual PMS symptoms of: breaking out, cramps, swollen and sore boobs, cravings, mood swings at the time my period was due, but no period. I was so stressed, and I did 4 tests which all came back negative. (Tip: do the test in the morning, the urine is the highest concentrate to pick up the pregnancy hormone at this point of the day.) My period eventually came 9 days late! Ella one does work, but it will mess up your period, expect it to be late, and then you won’t get your hopes up. Overall, Ella one worked for me, however, the contraceptive pill is a lot less stressful! Good luck ladies, just be patient."

• Hon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2024

For Emergency Contraception "If you are freaking out, read this! I had unprotected sex basically in my fertile window. My man did not cum, but I was so worried that pre-cum could’ve leaked. I had unprotected sex, and then, 6 hours later, took Ella one. I did NOT experience many symptoms. 2 weeks later, I was feeling an insane amount of symptoms!!! Bloating, pinching like cramps, constipation, mood swings, extra tiredness - it drove me crazy. I thought I was pregnant (ladies, don’t search stuff on Google, it will make it worse). I took 2 early pregnancy tests, both negative, but still had these symptoms. Then, my period came ON the day it was meant to! I’m unsure if it has impacted my upcoming cycles, but it was not worth stressing this much. I wasted 2-3 weeks of my life stressing like crazy!!!!! HOWEVER, this pill DID its job - so you may be stressing at the moment, hold tight because Ella one does work!!!!!"

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I had UPS 2 weeks after my period on my ovulation day. I took the Ella one immediately after. I'm sharing my experience because this thread helped me tremendously. I will start off by saying the pill worked, but I used it in conjunction with a Copper IUD placed on the 4th day after UPS. I want to let everybody know this pill will have you thinking you are pregnant. All side effects for this pill are early pregnancy symptoms. Thankfully, my period came 6 days early because this pill had me crying with terrible mood swings. I will never take this pill again. If you are reading this and have ups and need a backup, please consider the Copper IUD as your emergency contraception. You can use it up to 5 days after ups at any time of your menstrual cycle. It works even if you have ovulated. It will stop implantation right in its tracks. If you cannot get into your OBGYN within 5 days, go to Planned Parenthood, and they will squeeze you in as an emergency. Hopefully, this helps someone out."

• Jta...
• August 21, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I am on day 40 with no period in sight yet. All pregnancy tests are negative, but this pill is making me crazy! I've had every pregnancy symptom including sore breasts, nausea, cramping, mood swings... I'll never take this again. The mental stress of how long it's delaying my period hasn't been worth it at all! Plan B was better the last time I needed EC."

• Goi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Took this just to be on the safe side after having unprotected sex... He did pull out, but just wanted to be sure. Read a lot of these reviews and was really stressed as I took this on the day or just after ovulation. It worked, my period came exactly as it was supposed to, so I was over the moon. Not going to lie, the day I took it, I was extremely tired about an hour or two after taking it, and ever since, I was experiencing cramps, mood swings, and discharge. It made me quite unwell and very moody, so the side effects weren't good, but it did work, so I would recommend if you need it :) Good luck and don't stress."

• SGa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I had sex just about a week after I got my last period (so around the 3rd or 4th of March) but had to take Ella one because the condom broke (it was my first time taking it). When I took it, I didn’t have any symptoms at all but started having them just when I was supposed to get my period. I really thought I might be pregnant due to all of the symptoms I was having: morning sickness symptoms, nausea, horrible headaches, bloating, mood swings, sore breasts, and even discharge. Even one of those days when I was getting back home after playing tennis, I had to find a bench to sit since I was so nauseous and dizzy I felt I was going to faint. Then I found this site and read a lot of other girls’ experiences, and it was extremely reassuring and felt more calm. I stopped stressing about it and really started to trust the process, and finally, after 5 days of being late, just when I was about to take a pregnancy test, I got my period. The drug WILL mess with your hormones."

• kfj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2024

For Emergency Contraception "I was 4/5 days before predicted ovulation day on the night of ups. I took ella within 1-2 hours and waited. No side effects within the couple of days that I took it. But, around 2 or 3 weeks later, I started feeling very nauseous and getting severe mood swings. I don't even get mood swings when I'm menstruating, so this was very strange, and I was worried I was pregnant. I would get hit with random waves of nausea, feeling like I had to puke, and even dry heaving sometimes—but no actual vomit. The day of my predicted period start date, I took a test, and it was negative. Three days later, I woke up vomiting and I took another test (neg). But since my period was nowhere to be found, I was very scared. However, my period came 11 days after the predicted due date. Luckily, my cramps aren't that bad, but the flow seems slightly heavier. The pill works, but I wouldn't take it again because the side effects were so bad in the following weeks. If you took it ASAP and before ovulation, you're good!"

• Ell...
• January 22, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "A request to all women reading this. PLEASE PLEASE stay away from this pill. I’ve been blessed with two sons, and I’m content with the two. Over the past few years, I’ve used Levonelle several times as a form of emergency contraception, and it always worked. On the evening of the 28th of December, the deed was done. The following day, I went to the pharmacist. For the first time, I was actually given an option as to which one I should take: Levonelle or EllaOne. I should’ve stuck with what I know. I had never heard of EllaOne. However, unfortunately, I went with EllaOne. I am now 3+ weeks pregnant. I pray for all those women who are going through what I am, the strength to make it through regardless of whatever decision is made. Please stay away from this pill. I’ve had horrific side effects since taking the pill: mood swings, hot flushes, anxiety, cramps... you name it. I hope this review helps you all in taking the right decision and staying away."

• KHa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "This is for everyone worrying about their delayed period or unknown random symptoms - My periods aren’t like clockwork, but they’re roughly the same time month to month. On the 23rd of November, my period had ended, and two days later, I had brief unprotected sex. My ovulation window didn’t start until the 29th, and sperm can live up to five days, so I decided it was best to go buy Ellaone. I ended up taking it roughly 72 hours after the incident, leaving the next day to be my ovulation date. I wrote down as many notes as I could to remember what I was feeling and when, and those are as follows: 28/11 took Ella one headaches and dull stomach pains. 12/12 sore breasts, kind of like not when gently touched, more a hard push down. 13/12 negative test first morning pee. 14/12 very sore boobs. 14/12 -19 days negative clear blue test. 15/16 -12 days breasts barely hurt, bit itchy, very emotional, and spotty. 18/12 PERIOD."

• Fox...
• October 1, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "On Sept 14, we used a condom and he came. We showered, then we changed and lied on his bed. After 20 minutes, we began once again having sex, but he put it in unprotected for about 15-20 seconds before he put on a condom again. He didn’t finish inside me, but he had finished less than 30 minutes prior, so I was worried that semen would be around. I was scared, but I didn’t retake Plan B because I had taken it last month. I went to PP and I got BC, and they asked if I wanted EC. It had been 5 days since the unprotected sex, they told me I needed to get Ella. I took it, and 2 days later I had light spotting, which turned into a period with darkish blood and some clots. It was shorter than my normal period (4 days instead of 7). I was super moody and emotional, and then it’s been about a week and a half since I took it and I’m feeling depressed, my head hurts sometimes and I feel dizzy.... I will try to be back and update :/"

• Viv...
• May 8, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "Girls, this pill does work! After a major pregnancy panic this month, I wanted to share my experience. I took EllaOne on day 10 of my cycle, 6 hours after the condom broke. I was petrified that it was too late to take and that my ovulation happened in the meantime, as my cycles are very regular, of 26 days. But I took EllaOne because I read some reports that it is more effective than Levonorgestrel, especially close to actual ovulation. I took Plan B in the past, but this was my first experience with EllaOne, and the side effects were hard not to notice. For the first few days, I felt really sleepy, I had cramps here and there like before my period. Then, about a week after the pill, my breasts got so swollen and sore. I had real discomfort wearing a bra and was still dealing with cramps. Throughout this time, I also had some mood swings and, later on, pretty much regular PMS symptoms. And finally today, on day 28, my period came!!! So overall, I am so happy I took it because I really believe it helps!"

• shi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I bought ella online after the condom slipped with my boyfriend, and stuff got inside of me. I took it after I ovulated, and it worked! Not pregnant, and got my period 2 days after the expected time. SIDE EFFECTS, HOWEVER, WERE HORRIBLE. Makes you think you are definitely pregnant. I feel faint all the time, constant mood swings, increased appetite quadrupled, extreme hot flashes, depression (also, this will not make you feel good if you have anxiety). Basically, all pregnancy symptoms x 3. Plan B never had any side effects for me in the past compared to ella, but this was a grave emergency, so I needed to take it! Above all, works, but kinda shuts your system down!"

• Nev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I cannot express how much this drug messed me over. My period was 3 weeks late, but the pregnancy symptoms were there, and they were strong, so you can imagine how insane I was driving my partner with all the worries and anxiety. Not to mention it had my mood all over the place to begin with. I had disgusting pelvic pain, so severe that it kept me up at night. So my period was 3 weeks late, and a lot of it was old blood. Now I'm on cycle day 12 since the late period, but my pelvic pain is back. I feel like it's done more damage than good."

• Ban...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "Hopefully, I can provide some women confidence with my story. I had unprotected sex on July 28 at 3 a.m., which was 12 days into my cycle. (The fertility window as O-Day is approximately day 1-4.) That morning, by the pharmacy, I was asked a series of questions. During this point, please do not lie, be ashamed, or feel judged, it is just their job so they can work out the best option for you. Just be direct so the doctor/pharmacist can prescribe you the best treatment to avoid any mishaps! I took ellaOne after eating something small and 6 hours after intercourse. Week 1 on Ella: Very fatigued. Week 2: Heightened sense of smell at distances. (On August 10, day 25 of my cycle, I took a pregnancy test. Results: Negative.) Week 3: Mood swings/cramps. Day 32, I took a second test to be sure: Results were negative. Three days later, my period is here :D and I'm very grateful as I was very much at risk! I paid attention to eating habits, cravings, dislikes, and quantity intake. Practice safe sex and be smart, ladies!"

• Nay...
• June 18, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "My period is due on the 18th, had UPS with a very new partner on June 7, 2021 - he pulled out literally as he was beginning to finish and told me he didn't finish anywhere near. I believed him, but I had a niggling feeling as we both had been drinking. A few days later, when I checked my Flo app, I realized the day we had UPS was the day of ovulation! I panicked, ran to the drug store, and took Ella on the 6th day (recommended time is within 5). I am having a nightmare. My period is due tomorrow, and I've seen no signs of it coming other than cramping, a little spotting, and lots of discharge. My PMS and anxiety have been through the roof. I have turned into this emotional yet raging monster that's hungry all the time. I took 2 pregnancy tests today, and they came out negative, I'll try again next week. If all 3 are negative, my hope is that my period will return in time. A BIG lesson learned, though, if all is well in the end. Wish me luck!"

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2023

For Emergency Contraception "This page has been a godsend for me. I took ella one around 32 hours after unprotected sex. I realized that it was the day after the expected ovulation day. I have been so worried waiting for two weeks to see whether this had worked. I had seen so much information online stating it wouldn’t work if I had already ovulated. The tablet definitely made me more anxious than usual and had some mood swings. I had sore boobs and cramps around 2 days after taking it, and this continued for the two weeks (convinced I was pregnant), however, I got my period on the day it was due. So try not to let the reviews where it hasn’t worked make you worry too much. However, due to the anxiety and mood swings, I will not be taking this pill again!"

• ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I had a pretty anxiety-filled experience with Ella. I’ve taken it twice, and the first time, no side effects whatsoever. The second time, I was an emotional wreck, and my period was 7 days late. Just hang in there if you’re worried about your period being late. It’ll come."

• 1st...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2023

For Emergency Contraception "Had my period on 2/3/23 (which is my norm). Had unprotected sex on 2/18 and again on 2/20. Took Ella on 2/21. The week of my expected period, I had every PMS and pregnancy symptom (I would know since I have a young child): spotting, which only lasted 1 hour, cramps, back pain, headaches, mood swings, skin changes, and even burning nipples. 3/3/23 came and no period. Waited a week and took a pregnancy test... negative. I took 4 pregnancy tests, and they all were negative. Started having PMS symptoms again on 3/15/23 and still no period. Instead of a pregnancy scare, I was now more concerned with my overall health, as my period is extremely normal and comes like clockwork. Went to a breast specialist for my unexplained burning nipples and got a breast ultrasound, and everything was normal. Went to my OB/GYN and took blood tests, a urine sample, and an ultrasound to check ovaries... normal. Finally, 26 days later, my period has finally arrived. Will never take Ella again, even though it works strong!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2023

For Emergency Contraception "It works! I got my period a few days after taking Ella. Unfortunately, it has messed with my mood and skin more than Plan B ever did. I had really bad mood swings for weeks after taking it. It felt sort of like I had PMDD for a month and a half. The most noticeable side effect is that I've had moderate acne for 3 months now that I think I have to let run its course. I've read other people saying that this can last for 6 months. I've never had this acne on Plan B, but I did have similar acne that took months to clear after trying out actual hormonal birth control for a month. It's a small price to pay for not being pregnant, but if you have had hormonal acne triggered by long-term birth control and you're under Plan B's weight limit, I would recommend taking Plan B over Ella. Getting this pill in an emergency took me a few hours through one of the sites that can prescribe it. This service cost me $25, but the cost of the pill itself was free."

• Lol...
• October 1, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex with my partner on my most fertile day as we had decided to plan our second baby. However, after this, I got cold feet and realized it wasn't the right time. I was prescribed Ella One (had never taken this before-only Levonelle) and took it around 40 hours after sex. I then began feeling exhausted and emotional almost straight away. A few days later, I began to have stabbing pains in my breasts and a crampy, heavy feeling in my womb. I also had nausea, and 5 days before my period was due, I took a pregnancy test which came back positive. I refused to believe it, so I waited until my period was late and tested again-again, it was positive. I then started to accept it and planned with my partner, who was very excited. I made my first midwife appointment and took the last test I had left just for fun. It was negative. I then took another-also negative-but still felt pregnant. Then today (2 days later), I started bleeding and have had a chemical pregnancy."